Clariti 1-Day Multifocal: Why This Lens is Your New Best Friend
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Clariti 1-Day is a silicone hydrogel daily lens with a Dk/t of 86 and a base curve of 8.6
Power Range = +5.00 to -6.00 in .25D steps
Add Range = LOW can accommodate up to +2.25 add, HIGH can accommodate up to +3.00
Center Near design
Fitting Guide:
Use up to date glasses Rx with vertexed distance. Determine ocular dominance with +2.00 blur test. The lens can tolerate up to 0.75D of astigmatism, but if the patient has greater than this don't expect clear vision. Like all multifocal designs, performance depends on good, bright lighting for best visual performance.
There are 2 different fitting guides depending on if the patient is a hyperope or an emmetrope/ myope. I have found that following the guide is extremely effective so definitely keep it handy!
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At the return check up, follow these tips for trouble shooting problems:
Improve distance? Add -0.25D to Dominant Eye
Improve near? Add +0.25D to Non-Dominant Eye
Take Home: There's a good reason that so many optometrists are discovering this lens is a new favorite -- it works! It's not a miracle worker, but I have had much better patient acceptance of distance and near vision without compromise with this multifocal design than any other daily disposable multifocal to date. It won't work for every patient, and it still requires the normal patient expectation discussions about lighting and dominance (Don't compare your eyes individually! It will look different between the eyes on purpose because that's how this lens is designed!). For another vote of confidence, check out The Top 5 Ophthalmic Products of 2015 My Practice Can't Live Without by Dr. Courtney Dryer. She lists the Clariti 1-Day line of products as #1 on her list.
My advice is to keep the fitting guide with your set (or just have this post handy on your phone) and follow it exactly in initial lens selection. I have only had to make an adjustment from this initial lens in 1 patient thus far, so it holds very true in my experience which is great for your chair time and your patient's time!
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